In 2011 and 2012, Contostavlos was a judge on the The X Factor and mentored the "Groups" category in her first year including Little Mix, the first ever group to win the competition to date. Contostavlos released her debut solo album in 2012, titled The Female Boss. On 16 March 2012 during a Twitter dispute with her cousin and bandmate Dappy Contostavlos announced that N-Dubz had in fact split up and were not taking a break as stated in 2011.
In 2011, it was announced that Tulisa would replace Cheryl Cole on the 'X Factor' judging panel along with Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland.
The Young Songfacts reports that in 2012 Tulisa released her debut solo single. Young was produced by STL, a production duo which was founded by Richard Rawson. It was premiered on Chris Moyle's BBC Radio 1 show on March 23, 2012 and released on May 6, 2012 through Island Records and All Around The World.
In 2009, Contostavlos turned down a £250,000 offer to pose nude for playboy magazine on moral grounds. She was also named at number 15 in FHM's '100 Sexiest Women in the World list' in the May 2010 issue, but has stated several times she will never strip for photos due to her moral beliefs . Contostavlos was in an on/off relationship with DJ Adam Bailey who she was reported to be engaged to in early 2009, but she finished with him when he was accused of GBH.
British Swag
Tulisa Lyrics
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Uh
Nines
Batman on the caller
Female boss
British Swag
Batman on the caller
Bring your body little closer
Cuz I want to get to know ya
Yo my name′s Tulisa and I come from London town
From Leicester to north Weezy baby, I'll show you around
Got links in every city, introduce you to my pals
Go with some british gangstas, show ya how do we get down
The more we rock together
We′ll never, no no no we'll never stop
I'm all about my dollars
But I specialize in pounds, specia specialize in pounds
I know you love my accent darling
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
I′ll take you right into the top of the morning
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
Yea I know you recollect why I′m down
But guess what, baby baby me too
Now I'm thinking we should be me and you
I got that british british swag, I got that british british swag
Batman on the caller
Saying sure he come on over
Bring your body little closer
Cuz I want to get to know ya
Listen to our little garage, know that dubstep is our sound
We love a little bashment but you winding to the ground
I throwed you cups of tea but take the Henny straight down
Cuz I′m the female boss, that's how I do when I′m in town
The more we rock together
We'll never, no no no we′ll never stop
I'm all about my dollars
But I specialize in pounds, specia specialize in pounds
I know you love my accent darling
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
I'll take you right into the top of the morning
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
Yea I know you recollect why I′m down
But guess what, baby baby me too
Now I′m thinking we should be me and you
I got that british british swag, I got that british british swag
British boy swag, I'm flyer than a space cadet
Nothing can′t change, I'm gonna beat but I ain′t need it yet
Still in the hood movin shhhh but I don't break a sweat
Lookin like I′m sprung to buy a Nike the way I change my prayer at night
Time you think I had to do, the way I spend peace
Go to selfages, blow it quick, 10 G's
I know you love my accent, the balls of ether
I got 30k on my neck, offs Tulisa uh
I know you love my accent darling
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
I'll take you right into the top of the morning
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
Yea I know you recollect why I′m down
But guess what, baby baby me too
Now I′m thinking we should be me and you
I got that british british swag, I got that british british swag
Swag.
Batman on the caller
Batman on the caller
The lyrics to Tulisa's song "British Swag" is an ode to her British roots and the pride she has for her homeland. The use of "Batman on the caller" serves to emphasize that Tulisa is a boss in her own right, with power and influence, and can have whoever she wants. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "British swag" multiple times, showing that Tulisa is proud of her British roots and the unique qualities that come with it.
The song also highlights Tulisa's love for music and how it's an integral part of her identity. She talks about the different genres of music that exist in the UK like dubstep and bashment, and how she wants to introduce people to it. The use of the phrase "I specialize in pounds" shows how Tulisa is confident in her abilities to make money in the UK and her knowledge of the local currency.
Overall, the song "British Swag" serves as a celebration of Tulisa's British roots and the things that make her unique. It shows her love for her country and her willingness to share it with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Batman on the caller
A reference to oneself being a superhero, confident and capable
Saying sure he come on over
Extending an invitation to someone, expressing interest and attraction
Bring your body little closer
Asking the person to come closer, hinting at physical intimacy
Cuz I want to get to know ya
Expressing a desire to know more about the person, beyond just physical attraction
Yo my name's Tulisa and I come from London town
Introduction to the artist, tying her identity to a specific place
From Leicester to north Weezy baby, I'll show you around
Listing different places in London where she has connections, offering to be a tour guide
Got links in every city, introduce you to my pals
Claiming to have connections in various cities, offering to introduce the person to her friends
Go with some british gangstas, show ya how do we get down
Boasting about knowing people involved in criminal activities, implying a tough and rebellious personality
The more we rock together
Expressing a desire to spend more time together, potentially forming a relationship
We'll never, no no no we'll never stop
Promise to keep the excitement and energy going in the relationship
I'm all about my dollars
Valuing money and wealth as a priority
But I specialize in pounds, specia specialize in pounds
Proudly stating that she is British and operates in British currency
I know you love my accent darling
Acknowledging her accent as a desirable trait
I got that british british swag, that british british swag
Claiming to possess a unique style and attitude that is distinctly British
I'll take you right into the top of the morning
Promising to have a good time with the person, possibly indicating a night of partying that goes till the morning
Yea I know you recollect why I'm down
Assuming that the person knows about her personal struggles and setbacks
But guess what, baby baby me too
Identifying with the person's struggles, building a sense of empathy
Now I'm thinking we should be me and you
Proposing the idea of being in a relationship together
British boy swag, I'm flyer than a space cadet
Switching perspectives and referring to a British man with a similar attitude and style
Nothing can't change, I'm gonna beat but I ain't need it yet
Being confident in oneself, even if facing challenges or criticism
Still in the hood movin shhhh but I don't break a sweat
Maintaining a tough image while remaining calm and collected
Lookin like I'm sprung to buy a Nike the way I change my prayer at night
Comparing the desire for material possessions to the level of devotion in prayer
Time you think I had to do, the way I spend peace
Implying that she has free time to enjoy life
Go to selfages, blow it quick, 10 G's
Indicating a willingness to spend large amounts of money quickly
I know you love my accent, the balls of ether
Repeating a previous line, emphasizing the appeal of her accent and style
I got 30k on my neck, offs Tulisa uh
Boasting about owning expensive jewelry, expressing confidence in oneself
Swag.
A confident and self-assured declaration, affirming the attitude and style described in the song
Writer(s): Harrell Courtney, Reeves Jeremy, Romulus Ray, Yip Jonathan, Contostavlos Tula, Gibson Corey
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Small cake
i cant believe i wasnt into this album when it came out. im such a dickhead for thinking that way! ive realized how amazing it is now!!!!! <3 <3 <3 <3
Sarah Taylor
I love this song!!!!!! Tulisa, you are frickin amazing
Jamie Buzzeo
Tulisa, cannit believe your album only went to bloody 35 in the top 40 charts, even though Young, Live it Up & many more of these are class tunes, this one personally should be your next single or Visa :D such a UK sounding tune with a class grimey feel to it as well with the Nines!! you go lass ;D <3
Eline De Vlieger
love this song!
Emma Pantling
LOVE THE TUNE!
Lovely bubbly
Stop hating! This is a tune! Repping it for the UK. Ratings to Tulisa for that
robert lambkin
best song off album
Madi kayla
favorite song off this album <3
bobby9839
LOL listening to this chorus then hearing nines on the track is jokes !
Mya Penny
LUV IT!!!! Cause I got that british british swag!!